Lake Bistineau State Park
State park in Louisiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
State park in Louisiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Bistineau State Park is one of twenty-two state parks in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in Doyline in Webster Parish, about a half hour east of Shreveport.[5]
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Location | Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA |
Coordinates | 32°26′24″N 93°23′40″W[1] |
Area | 750 acres (304 ha)[2][3] |
Established | 1938[1] |
Visitors | 47,034 (in 2022)[4] |
Governing body | Louisiana Office of State Parks |
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Lake Bistineau was created by a flood after a log jam in 1800, but the lake gradually drained over time. In 1935, construction on a dam began, and the park was opened in 1938.[1] It was the first state park to accommodate African-Americans, with two separate areas of the modern-day park reflecting the historical segregated nature of the park.[6]
Lake Bistineau State Park offers over 10 miles of hiking trails, as well and camping, boating, paddling, and various other outdoor activities.[1]
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